Anti-immigration protest held in Norfolk after seven refugees charged with child sexual offences

May 27, 2026 · 6:37 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 42 views

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An anti-immigration protest took place in Norwich following the charging of seven Afghan refugees with child sexual offences. The demonstration attracted around 150 participants, who expressed their views against immigration policies. Norfolk Police confirmed that the accused men had not lived in asylum hotels and that the alleged offences occurred between August 2023 and May 2025.

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▪Seven Afghan refugees have been charged with child sexual offences in Norwich.
▪The protest featured a banner stating 'stop importing, start deporting'.
▪The accused men were remanded into custody until a plea hearing scheduled for June 19.

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Publication time	Wed, 27 May 2026 18:37:26 GMT
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